Hawaii
Big Island Road Closure Information: County of Hawai’i Official Map
The County of Hawaii has a real-time road closure map. Most often any road closing is due to a flooding event. Remember – Turn Around Don’t Drown Please share this page with a driver (teen?) you love. You can see all of the County of Hawaii Alerts here. Below is an image during Hurricane Lane. […]
Kona And The Pillars Of Pele? Record Rain in Hilo – No Rain in Kona. The Kona Rain Shadow Effect.
The Kona Rain Shadow: As we discuss why Kona gets so little rain, we will also talk about the hurricanes and tropical storms of 2018. Three Pele-grown mountains protect Kona when weather originates from the east (and sometimes to the south): Mauna Kea at 13,803 feet, Mauna Loa at 13,679 feet and Hualalai at 8,271 feet. […]
Hurricane Hector Sunsets 8-8-18 – Part Two
Well, hurricanes almost always miss Hawaii; Hurricane Hector was no exception as the tightly compacted storm went 160 miles south of the Big Island. This is the second set of sunsets – you can see Part One Hurricane Hector sunsets here. The hurricane did light up the Kailua Kona sky with clouds and a sunset. […]
What is Hawaiian Time (Island Time)?
When mainlanders think of Hawaiian Time, they Google the Hawaiian time zone and discover the Hawaiian Standard Time. See the bottom of this page to learn why Hawaii doesn’t observe Daylight Saving Time. What is Hawaiian Time? When locals think of Hawaiian Time, they see time as something that competes with what they really rather be […]
How Do Locals Tell Weather In Kona?
What Is The Annual Temperature & Rainfall Amounts For Kona, Hawaii? Other than a tropical storm passing through the Hawaiian Islands, it is pretty easy to predict what the weather will be in Kona for tomorrow. How The Locals Tell The Weather In Kona: This ‘locals’ method has been used, and proven, for hundreds and […]
Just What Is Aloha?
Mainlander Version: “Aloha… isn’t that how Hawaiians say hello?” Hawaiian Version: Aloha is a shared feeling with an attitude to enrich our lives and to be freely given and shared with others. The Aloha concept includes kindness, patience, compassion, peace, mercy, respect, togetherness, understanding, affection, oneness, empathy, and love. It is the spirit of life around […]
North Kona: Wawaloli Beach
Home >> 45 Beaches Main Page Overview Wawaloli Beach (#2 on map): White sand, tidal pools, cliffs, and rocky shoreline. You can hike along the shoreline or have a picnic. Parking, restrooms, showers. Hazardous footing, currents, and (sometimes large) waves. Bring your camera! When the waves are large they hit the lava walls and shoot spray […]
Hurricane Hector Sunsets 8-8-18
Well, hurricanes almost always miss Hawaii; Hurricane Hector was no exception as the tightly compacted storm went 160 miles south of the Big Island. The hurricane did light up the Kailua Kona sky with clouds and a sunset.
How Often Do Hurricanes Hit Hawaii? What Is The History Of Hurricanes Hitting Hawai’i?
How Often Do Hurricanes Hit Hawaii? What Is The History Of Hurricanes Hitting Hawai’i? No Hurricanes Hitting Hawaii?? You Say, “But I Saw On The News…” I know, I know – ironic isn’t it? A website that includes information on how rarely a hurricane hits Hawaii and I share hurricane updates with you. (Click here to […]
